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How to Become a NASA Astronaut: A Step-by-Step Guide

Flying into space, piloting spaceships, visiting and studying the galaxy and stars has become the dream of many children, whether they belong to the Gen X, Millennial generation or Gen Z, especially with the strong influence and spread of era-defining cultural publications such as the Star Wars, StarTrek or Battlestar

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Explainer: What is a Dwarf Planet?

The term “dwarf planet” has become increasingly relevant in our understanding of the solar system. In this article, originally published on The Conversation and written by Vahe Peroomian, professor of physics and astronomy at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, we explore what defines a dwarf planet and

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5 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters

The allure of Space Exploration has captivated humanity for centuries, with dreams of journeying through the cosmos to discover new planets, life forms, and opportunities. The field of Space Exploration is not just a pursuit of curiosity but a crucial endeavor that offers profound benefits. While some may question the

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Asteroid Rocks Begin to Reveal Our Solar System’s Origins

Asteroid Rocks are central to the groundbreaking research being conducted by researchers at Curtin University and their global collaborators. In September of last year, following a seven-year journey, NASA’s billion-dollar OSIRIS-REx mission successfully returned samples from the asteroid Bennu. These asteroid rocks have been distributed to research laboratories worldwide, including

Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron

Scientists Clarify Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron

Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron have been significantly clarified in a groundbreaking study published in Nature Astronomy. Profs. Shen Laiquan, Bai Haiyang, and their colleagues from Prof. Wang Weihua’s group at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made substantial progress in understanding this phenomenon. Their

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Evidence of Water Vapor Detected in the Atmosphere of Smertrios

Recent observations have provided intriguing evidence regarding the atmosphere of Smertrios. Using the advanced CARMENES spectrograph, astronomers have detected water vapor in the atmosphere of HD 149026 b, a hot Saturn exoplanet also known as Smertrios. This finding, detailed in a research paper on the preprint server arXiv, could significantly

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Some students “flock” to these 10 expensive universities despite tuition fees ranging from hundreds of millions to billions per year

Over the years, tuition fees at many schools worldwide have increased significantly. Some of them are very expensive, exceeding 60,000 USD per year. For such a large sum of money, students receive small classes, modern facilities, highly qualified teachers, and opportunities to expand their relationships, which contribute to their future success. Below are the 10 schools with the most expensive tuition fees globally. Top 1. New York University (USA) – 60,438 USD/Year New York University is one of the most

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Top 10 best universities in the world according to QSA WUR, Harvard University’s ranking will surprise you

Currently, there are many organizations in the world that specialize in evaluating and assessing educational activities at the regional and international levels, including the British organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranking criteria are always one of the top factors that students care about when choosing a school. The QS organization has just announced the results of the world’s leading university rankings – QS World University Rankings in 2024 (QS WUR 2024). Let’s find out with Galaxy Secrets! Top Universities in the

How to Become a NASA Astronaut: A Step-by-Step Guide

Flying into space, piloting spaceships, visiting and studying the galaxy and stars has become the dream of many children, whether they belong to the Gen X, Millennial generation or Gen Z, especially with the strong influence and spread of era-defining cultural publications such as the Star Wars, StarTrek or Battlestar Galactica series. In the current era, astronauts are a quite special profession with equally special requirements. Join us to find out what you will need to become an astronaut at

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Explainer: What is a Dwarf Planet?

The term “dwarf planet” has become increasingly relevant in our understanding of the solar system. In this article, originally published on The Conversation and written by Vahe Peroomian, professor of physics and astronomy at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, we explore what defines a dwarf planet and why this category matters in astronomy. The word “planet” originates from ancient Greek, meaning “wandering star.” This term aptly describes how planets move across the night sky, unlike the seemingly

Space-Exploration

5 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters

The allure of Space Exploration has captivated humanity for centuries, with dreams of journeying through the cosmos to discover new planets, life forms, and opportunities. The field of Space Exploration is not just a pursuit of curiosity but a crucial endeavor that offers profound benefits. While some may question the value of the significant investments in this fild, the impact of this field extends far beyond the stars. In this article, we delve into the top five reasons why Space

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Asteroid Rocks Begin to Reveal Our Solar System’s Origins

Asteroid Rocks are central to the groundbreaking research being conducted by researchers at Curtin University and their global collaborators. In September of last year, following a seven-year journey, NASA’s billion-dollar OSIRIS-REx mission successfully returned samples from the asteroid Bennu. These asteroid rocks have been distributed to research laboratories worldwide, including Curtin University, for detailed analysis. A new study published in Meteoritics and Planetary Science unveils the initial findings from these asteroid rocks—and there are intriguing surprises in store. The samples

Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron

Scientists Clarify Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron

Origins of Lunar Metallic Iron have been significantly clarified in a groundbreaking study published in Nature Astronomy. Profs. Shen Laiquan, Bai Haiyang, and their colleagues from Prof. Wang Weihua’s group at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made substantial progress in understanding this phenomenon. Their research sheds light on how irradiation and impacts contribute to the formation of metallic iron nanoparticles (npFe0) on the moon. The study, based on detailed observations of glass beads returned

the atmosphere of Smertrios

Evidence of Water Vapor Detected in the Atmosphere of Smertrios

Recent observations have provided intriguing evidence regarding the atmosphere of Smertrios. Using the advanced CARMENES spectrograph, astronomers have detected water vapor in the atmosphere of HD 149026 b, a hot Saturn exoplanet also known as Smertrios. This finding, detailed in a research paper on the preprint server arXiv, could significantly enhance our understanding of the atmosphere of Smertrios and its formation. The atmosphere of Smertrios has been a focal point of study due to its intriguing characteristics. Smertrios orbits the

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Mars Was Once Cold and Icy: New Study Reveals the Red Planet’s Icy Past

Mars was once cold and icy—this intriguing question has captivated scientists and the public alike for decades. Central to this discovery is the investigation into Mars’s past climate: Was the planet once warm and wet, featuring seas and rivers similar to those on Earth? Or was Mars once cold and icy, potentially making it less hospitable to life as we know it? A new study provides compelling evidence that supports the latter hypothesis, showing that Mars was once cold and

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We Need to Consider Alternatives to Dark Matter That Better Explain Cosmological Observations

We need to consider alternatives to dark matter that better explain cosmological observations. Do constants of nature—the numbers that determine how things behave, like the speed of light—change over time as the universe expands? Does light get a little tired traveling vast cosmic distances? It was believed that dark matter and dark energy explained these cosmological phenomena, but recent research indicates that our universe has been expanding without dark matter or dark energy. Doing away with dark matter and dark

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